Land Warfare

EID to unveil new vehicle communication system at DSEI

The Portuguese company’s naval communications system is in service across more than a dozen countries. It has turned to its home nation for support in developing a new vehicle based C2 system.

Borsuk IFV programme marks turning point for Poland’s armoured modernisation

The Borsuk vehicles are to replace the Soviet-designed BMP-1 as the Polish military’s main tracked Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).

DroneShield nets largest order ever with $40 million European CUAS contract

The package of three standalone follow-on contracts makes this the largest contract won by the Australian company and larger than its total 2024 revenue.

Patria completes test firing of new self-propelled gun as demand for systems grows

Patria quotes a maximum rate of fire of eight rounds a minute from the new ARVE (ARtillery on VEhicle) self-propelled gun with a range of 40km for an assisted round. The rapid, low-risk development is designed to meet emerging requirements which have arisen out of the Ukraine war.

More Stories

Defence Notes

Rheinmetall buys Expal Systems to expand ammunition production to meet booming orders

1st August 2023

Rheinmetall has finalised its acquisition of Expal Systems, significantly boosting its ammunition production capacity and strengthening Rheinmetall's position as a NATO supplier and enhancing its product portfolio.
Land Warfare

Meteksan targets drones with new radar and counter-UAS systems

1st August 2023

Meteksan showcased the Retinar AESA radar at IDEF 2023, offering enhanced detection and tracking capabilities for UAVs and tactical targets. The radar has applications in mobile counter-UAS systems.
Land Warfare

Lockheed Martin unveils plans to develop new class of 500kW laser weapon

31st July 2023

Lockheed Martin will scale its technology to a 500kW-class laser under a new contract, aiming to optimize efficiency and size while increasing power for high-powered directed energy weapon systems.
Land Warfare

Supacat and NP Aerospace deliver lightweight recovery vehicles to British Army

28th July 2023

Supacat and NP Aerospace have this week delivered lightweight recovery vehicles to the British Army as part of the PMETS contract, addressing the off-road recovery needs of high mobility transport vehicles.
Land Warfare

Allison Transmission joins Team Lynx bid for US Army's XM30 combat vehicle programme

28th July 2023

Allison Transmission has partnered with Team Lynx, led by American Rheinmetall Vehicles, to provide the eGen Force electric hybrid system for the US Army's XM30 mechanised infantry combat vehicle.
Digital Battlespace

Australia confirms SitaWare for critical C2 elements of Land 200 Phase 3 project

28th July 2023

The Australian Defence Force has chosen Systematic's SitaWare software for the C2 functions of the Land 200 Phase 3 project, enhancing situational awareness and battlefield management.
Land Warfare

US military accelerates acquisition and adoption of artificial intelligence

28th July 2023

Speeding up the procurement process and increasing the integration of data across the Department of Defense are part of the Pentagon's strategy to increase the use of AI and ML.
Land Warfare

Dedicated recon model of Otokar Akrep II vehicle ready for export

28th July 2023

Otokar has introduced a reconnaissance variant of the Akrep II 4x4 armoured vehicle, equipped with a remote weapon station and advanced surveillance features. The export-ready vehicle offers adaptable weapon systems and hybrid electric drive options.
Land Warfare

US approves sale of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Romania

28th July 2023

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of 16 Assault Amphibious Vehicles and related equipment to Romania, enhancing Romania's defence capabilities and the NATO alliance.
Land Warfare

Nurol adds loitering munition launch option to tactical armoured vehicles

28th July 2023

Nurol Makina's latest TWAV, the NMS-Light 4x4, was shown at IDEF 2023 with launchers for the locally developed Spira ILGAR smart loitering munition.
Land Warfare

Roketsan Burc mobile air defence system revealed at IDEF

27th July 2023

Roketsan's Burc mobile air defence system (MADS) is designed to defend against small and large targets such as UAVs and helicopters.
Land Warfare

Hanwha's Redback selected as preferred solution for Land 400 Phase 3 IFV

27th July 2023

Hanwha Defense Australia has been chosen as the preferred bidder for the Land 400 Phase 3 programme, providing 129 Redback IFVs to the Australian Army. The vehicles will be delivered at an accelerated rate with the first in 2027 and last expected before the end of 2028.
Training

Battle of the primes: Race to secure British Army's $1 billion collective training programme intensifies

27th July 2023

With the release of requirement date approaching in the high-stake competition, leading consortia vie for the opportunity to transform the British Army's training capabilities with the prestigious $1 billion Collective Training Transformation Programme (CTTP).
Land Warfare

Otokar shows large armed UGV for first time at IDEF

27th July 2023

Turkey's Otokar has rolled out a new large UGV which can be fitted with a range of weapons including anti-tank missiles as well as carrying smaller UGVs and UAS.
Land Warfare

Roketsan rolls out Tactical Missile Weapon System

27th July 2023

Roketsan, using internal R&D funding, has developed the Tactical Missile Weapon System (TMWS), which is being shown at IDEX 2023 installed on the roof of the FNSS Pars (6x6) armoured fighting vehicle (AFV).
Land Warfare

UK's Project Morpheus land forces communications programme falling short

26th July 2023

The UK's existing Bowman system will continue to soldier on, as while other aspects of the wider LETacCIS comms programme progress, Morpheus currently does not have an agreed initial operational capability date.
Land Warfare

US DoD announces additional weapons and support for Ukraine

26th July 2023

The US DoD has authorised $400 million more in security assistance for Ukraine, including air defence munitions, artillery, armoured vehicles and anti-armour weapons, in support of operations against Russian forces.
Land Warfare

FNSS show latest Pars IV 6x6 vehicle at IDEF

26th July 2023

At IDEF 2023, FNSS Suvunma Sistemleri is showcasing the Pars IV (6x6) Special Operational Vehicle (SOV), which is now being deployed by the Türkiye’s Army Special Forces Command.
Land Warfare

Arma II gets more firepower with Aselsan turret

26th July 2023

At IDEF 2023, the private venture Otokar Arma II (8x8) vehicle is being shown fitted with the Aselsan Korhan remote-controlled turret (RCT) armed with a locally manufactured 35 mm dual-feed cannon that can also fire locally developed Air Bursting Munitions (ABM) originally designed for air defence applications.